Industry News
Using AI at-home monitoring to prevent falls
A new partnership aims to rethink fall prevention strategies and enable older people to live independently for longer. [ + ]
Resident talent on show in Buderim
As part of Seniors Month celebrations, Lutheran Services' Immanuel Gardens facility has hosted a talent show for residents. [ + ]
Aged care needs time to implement vital reforms
Realistic timelines are needed for historic aged care reform, according to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). [ + ]
Expanded psychological services for aged care residents
A psychological program has been expanded to provide support to older people in the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay regions. [ + ]
Overcoming vitamin D deficiency with mushrooms
Research by LaTrobe University shows nearly one-third of Australians have reduced their meat consumption, turning to plant alternatives. [ + ]
Aged care workforce at risk of burnout: survey
A new Palliative Care Australia survey indicates that a substantial percentage of the aged care workforce is struggling with increased demands. [ + ]
Dementia to become Australia's leading cause of death
More investment needs to be made to prevent dementia, which is set to become Australia's leading cause of death. [ + ]
New staffing quality indicators introduced
Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care facilities. [ + ]
New self-assessment tool to assist healthy aging
An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons. [ + ]
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows. [ + ]
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show. [ + ]
Sector improving but more to be done: aged care data
The latest Sector Performance Report for the April to June 2024 quarter has been released by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]
Aged care workers to receive pay rises
A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next four years. [ + ]
Wearable devices could help older people with heart health
Nearly 6% of Australians over the age of 55 are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), otherwise known as an irregular pulse or heartbeat. [ + ]
Australia falls behind in dementia action planning
There are calls for Australian businesses and communities to work towards "dementia readiness" as more Australians choose to age in their own homes. [ + ]
